Cambridge, OH

Cambridge, Ohio

Introduction to Cambridge, Ohio

Cambridge, Ohio, in Guernsey county, is 54 miles S of Canton, Ohio (center to center) and 74 miles E of Columbus, Ohio. As of the year 2000 census, 11,520 people lived in Cambridge.

Cambridge History

Colonel Ebenezer Zane received funds for building a road between Ohio and Kentucky in 1796. He named the earliest settlements in the area after Cambridge, Maryland. In 1801, Zaccheus Biggs and Zaccheus Beatty were granted the land on which Cambridge stands today. The year 1806 saw the arrival of another group of settlers from the Isle of Guernsey. In the early 1900s, Cambridge was renowned for its high quality glass.

Cambridge and nearby Attractions

• Salt Fork State Park
• Seneca Lake
• The Wilds
• Living Word
• Cambridge Glass Museum
• Degenhart Paperweight & Glass Museum

Things To Do In Cambridge

Cambridge has a number of options for recreational opportunities. There are two lakes in the neighborhood which are very popular tourist spots. The Seneca Lake has the largest inland beach in Ohio. The Salt Fork State Park offers facilities for a host of activities and also has dedicated picnic areas. One can also visit The Wilds which is an animal preserve.

Cambridge Transportation

The Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport offers regular services.

Cambridge Higher Education

West Virginia University, Hocking Technical College, and Ohio University offer facilities for higher education.

High Points

Cambridge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 9%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Cambridge, OH

Comparing Cambridge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Cambridge Almanac

Cambridge Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cambridge Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Cambridge, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cambridge Public Libraries

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Cambridge Hospitals

SOUTHEASTERN OHIO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1341 NORTH CLARK STREET
(740) 439-3561
Emergency Service: Yes

Cambridge High Schools (2004)

CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
65328 CREEK RD
740-435-1100
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 847 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Cambridge Colleges

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Valley Beauty School

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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